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Fordson Tractor Blue

Posted: Fri Jul 22, 2022 11:21 am
by Shortstuff
Hi everyone,
I am currently building a farm diorama for my layout and I have acquired a nice 3d printed model of an old Fordson tractor that I would now like to paint. The official colour is Fordson/Empire blue but I am struggling to find an equivalent in Vallejo, Tamiya etc.
I was wondering if any of you good people would know of a suitable/passable model paint that is readily available?
Any help would be gratefully appreciated.

Re: Fordson Tractor Blue

Posted: Fri Jul 22, 2022 1:32 pm
by Nine Elms
Sorry Shortstuff I cannot help with the paint, but where did you find the 3D print of the tractor?

John

Re: Fordson Tractor Blue

Posted: Fri Jul 22, 2022 1:38 pm
by Walkingthedog

Re: Fordson Tractor Blue

Posted: Fri Jul 22, 2022 1:54 pm
by Steve M
For colour look at either a French army blue or Prussian blue. Alternatively take a mid blue and mix something to match by comparing with online photos - there are plenty available.

Re: Fordson Tractor Blue

Posted: Fri Jul 22, 2022 2:17 pm
by Shortstuff
Walkingthedog wrote: Fri Jul 22, 2022 1:38 pm I got one on here.

https://scale3d.co.uk/collections/scale ... 1294&_ss=c
Yes, that's the one I've got.

Re: Fordson Tractor Blue

Posted: Fri Jul 22, 2022 2:39 pm
by Walkingthedog
Mine is O gauge and pretty small and very detailed.

Re: Fordson Tractor Blue

Posted: Sat Jul 23, 2022 4:03 pm
by Walkingthedog
This is how my tractor has ended up.


Image

Re: Fordson Tractor Blue

Posted: Sat Jul 23, 2022 6:09 pm
by Bandit Mick
Ooh, that’s nice WTD!

Re: Fordson Tractor Blue

Posted: Sat Jul 23, 2022 6:19 pm
by Walkingthedog
Thanks BM.Farm wouldn’t be a farm without a rusty tractor.